Carlos Alcaraz, aged 22, made tennis history by defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, becoming the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam.
At just 22 years old, Carlos Alcaraz secured a historic victory at the Australian Open, defeating tennis icon Novak Djokovic in a captivating final with a score of 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. This triumph marked Alcaraz as the youngest man in history to complete a career Grand Slam, winning all four major tennis titles. Djokovic, 38, was pursuing a record 25th major title and initially dominated, winning the first set. However, Alcaraz demonstrated incredible resilience, crediting a shift in momentum from Djokovic's unforced errors in the second set for his comeback. He maintained relentless pressure, engaging in extended, high-intensity rallies. Despite Djokovic's renowned ability to rally from difficult positions, Alcaraz ultimately prevailed, sealing his victory and acknowledging his support team and Djokovic, who lauded Alcaraz's "historic, legendary" achievement. Both athletes displayed exceptional stamina following demanding semifinal matches. The presence of Rafael Nadal, Alcaraz's idol, added a special layer to the achievement. Alcaraz's record-breaking feat surpasses Don Budge's 1938 milestone, placing him among an elite group of nine men to achieve the career Grand Slam, including Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer. This Australian Open title is Alcaraz's first, bringing his total major titles to seven.
